A very popular bakery in downtown Victoria, and it's easy to see why. We stopped by for pastries…read moreand coffee. The shop itself is quite small, with only couple seats along the wall. Everything in the display case looked delicious, but we decided on the lychee raspberry & rosewater pastry, the pistachio ganash tart and the pork & fennel sausage roll. The pistachio tart was fresh with a rich nutty flavor, though it took a little finesse to eat because the filling kept wanting to spill out. My favorite was the lychee raspberry & rosewater pastry. It was flaky, with a delicate sweetness from the fruits and a subtle floral note from the rosewater. You can really taste the dedication in these pastries. I'd recommend going early in the day as many of their items tend to sell out quick.

We bought a cake here for my mom's 70th birthday and were so impressed! We chose the "Crusty…read moreForest"--their take on a Black Forest cake--and it was absolutely delectable. What we loved most was that it wasn't overly sweet. It had a wonderful, strong fruit component from the cherries that balanced perfectly with the chocolate and a light, thin layer of whipped cream. The cake itself was incredibly moist and executed with such care. It was a total hit for the celebration! I only wish we lived in Victoria so this could become our regular go-to spot for special occasion cakes.

A mom and pop Filipino bakery tucked away in Fan Tan Alley. As soon as you walk by, you are greeted…read morewith the sweet smell of freshly baked pastries. We picked up couple of the ube pastries and pandan pastry. The breads are soft and fluffy, just what you'd expect from Asian style pastries. While I wish the flavors are stronger, these are still solid snacks, especially considering how affordable they are. If you're planning to try out some of their more popular items, come early as they tend to sell out.

Mom and pop Filipino bakery right in Chinatown. We tried their ube and pandan items; the flavor is…read morea bit less than I would like but they were a nice snack. Support local!

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE Good service and good offerings at…read morereasonable make this worth the visit! === 2. FOOD Almond Croissant: sure it's more than $5, but it's decently-sized and loaded to the gills with almonds and powdered sugar while still being flaky-fresh - yum! The real value is the day-old section: three pastries randomly placed in a bag - these pickups worked for us: - Chocolate Roll: yum! - Apple-carrot Muffin: yum yum, and still soft! - Spinach Feta Danish: a great savoury treat! Note: for those of you with kids: they have giant Smarties-based cookies for $2.75! === 3. SERVICE It's great and patient, and full of recommendations. What more could you ask for! === 4. ENVIRONMENT A dim, aged interior awaits you - but it's really just enough space for you to walk in and admire the offerings in a couple of display cases while watching the staff behind the counter whip up more bakery delights. You could bring wheelchairs and baby strollers in here, but there would not be much room for anyone else during your visit. Parking is best found on one of the nearby streets - be careful not to park in the lot in the back, which is reserved for the cafe and other businesses next door.

Patisserie Daniel, is a bakery worth checking out…read more The temptations are numerous. When you walk in, the smell of bread & pastries will have you immediately pull out your wallet, or should I say cell!? There's plenty of baked goodies here - bread, pastries, pies, cakes, with gluten & vegetarian options available. Great service & comfort in this cozy bakery. Come prepared to grab & go. I got the a Peach & a Berry Tart. Both were on point top notch. For Victoria, I'm going to rank this a close second to Crust Bakery - see my review. Now there may be more out there in greater Victoria as I continue to explore, so do stay tuned.

La Roux was very bright and clean. The interior decor was beautiful and welcoming. It wasn't busy…read moreso seating was not an issue but might be if it is a busy time. The coffee was pretty good but not knock your socks off. The patisserie and pastries were pretty good but not as flavorful as I was expecting. The presentation was great. This is a great place to sit and chat with friends but the food was just ok.

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Nice modern looking bake shop. Bread pudding is very…read moreyummy. Must be served warm!

We stopped in for breakfast. We got a biscuit breakfast sandwich, a gluten free breakfast sandwich,…read moreand a gluten free brownie.

I had their breakfast Salm-sandwich for breakfast and a cafe misto. Both good. Salmon in a toasted…read moreEnglish bun. Service was friendly. They have a nice seating space.

Amazing experience, magical place where you can find incredible cafe drinks, bakery treats, and…read morespecialty items created and curated with love and care. The location is easy to find, good parking, accessible design, and state of the art facilities and equipment. My new favourite place in Victoria BC, will make time stop and visit every time I am there.

Beautiful place, I love that there's three in one in this building, you have your cafe style…read moreserving coffees, the bread and party spot and then a meat and cheese and grocer restaurant style spot. We ordered a bread loaf at Fol Epi to take home as we've been before and loved it. This time we got the French loaf, it's not full sourdough but still fresh as can be and crusty exterior. I also got an iced vanilla matcha which was delish. We also ordered two danish style cheese pastry wheel things, my only criticism was the cheese was quite cook so it's more of a crunch pastry than a soft one with also a hint of mustard. Service was quick and very nice! Staff was chatty. No pics because we ate everything real fast lol.

Absolutely loved this place! Working Culture Bread was one of the highlights of my trip to…read moreVictoria. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, and everything we ordered was so well done. The orange latte was incredible...bright, slightly citrusy, and perfectly balanced with the espresso. It's one of those drinks you think about long after it's gone. I also had the breakfast sandwich, and it was everything I wanted: fresh bread (obviously), high-quality ingredients, and really satisfying without being heavy. You can tell this place is run by people who care deeply about their craft. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. Highly recommend!

Went here around 11 AM and there was already a long line out the door. I ordered the breakfast…read moresandwich, which is only served from 9 AM to 12 PM. They have three options: vegetarian, vegan, and one with meat. I went with the one that has meat, and my friend got the vegan one. I also grabbed one of the savory danishes and an oatmeal cookie latte (yes, that's a thing, and yes, it sounded too good to skip). My order took a little while, but that made sense given how long the line was. I got my drink first, then the sandwich came out a few minutes later. The first bite was amazing. Super flavorful. The bread was soft and tasted fresh. I tried a few bites of my friend's vegan sandwich too, and honestly, it might've been even better than mine. How is vegan food this good?? I had the danish later at home and it was really good too. Can't wait to go back. I want to try the vegetarian sandwich next time and maybe pick up some of their cool merch.

Beef & turkey hand pies good. Customer service disappointing and discriminatory…read more I was the only person at the counter and there were 3 people behind the counter that did not ask if I need assistance. After waiting several minutes counter person reluctantly came back to ask if I needed help.

Loved all the super cool art!…read more I actually wandered over this way for a different bakery but they had too many people and so I noticed this amazing place with the best smells coming out the front door!!! So many fun bakery items and the diner was the perfect spot for a really good breakfast. I would highly recommend stopping by!! So good!

We were planning to go for brunch but the place we wanted to try was slammed. We decided to walk…read moreover to the Public Market instead to check out Victoria Pie. All they make is pies. We dropped in on a Sunday afternoon (around 1:30pm). They had 7 types of pies (both sweet and savoury) and even sell Parachute Ice Cream on site (apparently, they're sister restaurants). You can also buy their pies frozen along with soups - Chicken pot pie ($8.00) - mixed veggies, butter cream sauce and roasted B.C. chicken. They warmed up the pie for us which took a few minutes. The butter cream sauce wasn't mixed with the rest of the ingredients. Chicken was dry. Crust at the top was dry and not very flaky but the inside was better. Thought VPC was going to have better pies.

Today I had the best little pie that I can remember ever eating....With the exception of my…read moregrandmothers pie because what can compare to that!?! Holy smokes...I think it was called bourbon vanilla pecan pie... wow. The crust was crisp and tender. The filling was somehow not overly sweet ...being a brown sugar base, that's a hard feat to accomplish. It was moist and goooey without being so wet it dribbled down my chin. Perfect. And a LOT of pecans floating on top. Way to go! It was totally delightful and I will come again and buy more. Thank you.

Excellent croissants, organic breads and sandwiches. I saw muffins, cinnamon buns and tarts as…read morewell but didn't try them. They have an actual wood fired oven here which lends a certain extra special something to the breads in particular. The croissants are good but not the best. Is still out then in my top 10 though, which is pretty good. I was a little disappointed in my London Fog, which I thought was made with more fog than tea, but this is a bakery and not a coffee shop so I don't fault them too much for that. All in all, a worth while visit. I will return.

Great selection and service! Location is easily accessible.read more